Enjoy any of these 27 soup recipes throughout the chilly days of fall and winter. Whether you use your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or cook on the stovetop, you’ll be ready for a delicious bowl of soup at dinnertime!
There is something so comforting about coming home from a long day and being able to dish up a warm and cozy bowl of nourishing soup to fill up your tired body.
Truthfully, I enjoy slow cooker soups even after a lazy day at home! Not only are they easy, but I also love that my taste buds are tempted all day with the aroma of dinner cooking.
And now that fall and cold weather are upon us, nothing screams dinner to me more than a hearty soup or chili. Serve it up with a salad or some Homemade Oat Bread, and my entire family is in heaven!
Whether you make soup recipes in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop, you’re sure to find some new favorites this soup season!
EASY SOUP RECIPES
Soups are so versatile because you can modify just about any recipe to suit your family’s needs and desires, and your substitutions don’t have to be exact to make a delicious meal.
- Don’t like onions? Use onion powder or Dry Onion Soup Mix.
- Want to keep it vegetarian? Use vegetable broth or water.
- Don’t cook with alcohol? Use extra chicken broth.
- Have extra kale in your produce bin? Throw it in the soup instead of buying fresh spinach for a recipe.
You get the idea. These easy soup recipes are guidelines, and you are encouraged to play with them and modify them to your preferences. No matter how you dish it, they’re economical, time-saving, and some of my favorite comforting meals!
SLOW COOKER RECIPES – SOUPS
Homemade Tortilla Soup. This chicken tortilla soup recipe is bursting with flavor! Simmer chicken, corn, tomatoes, and beans on the stovetop, or toss it all in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight dinner.
Northern Bean and Ham Soup. Enjoy this frugal and delicious ham and bean soup. Cook up this hearty, satisfying meal in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop – it’s perfect for cold winter days!
Red Lentil Vegetable Soup. This red lentil soup is perfect for picky eaters who won’t notice the lentils! It’s now one of my favorite go-to soups since you can use almost any vegetables you have on hand.
Garlic White Bean Soup with Kale. I love that this soup makes white beans the star, and it makes the house smell like an Italian restaurant! With basic pantry ingredients, it’s frugal and simple but full of flavor!
Mexican Corn and Potato Chowder. A bowl of this hearty crock pot potato soup is packed with flavor and a great base for all of your favorite taco toppings.
Best Minestrone Soup. Enjoy classic minestrone soup with a secret ingredient: leftover spaghetti sauce! Dish up a bowl full of veggies in a savory tomato broth, perfect with crusty bread.
Easy Minestrone Italian Soup. This amazing minestrone Italian soup is packed with veggies and full of flavor! Whether you make it on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot, you’ll have a delicious bowl of soup to tuck into!
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry. With sweet potatoes, bell peppers, pineapple, coconut milk, and curry powder, this slow cooker vegetable curry wakes your tastebuds right up, and it’s great with white rice and fresh cilantro.
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INSTANT POT =SOUP RECIPES
Need a bowl of soup on the table fast? Speed=soup recipes in the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Curried Butternut Squash Soup. This curried butternut soup is an irresistibly delicious warm and savory bowl of comfort food goodness. Use fresh or frozen veggies for this quick and easy meal – dump everything in the Instant Pot and go!
Chicken Detox Soup. Great for cleansing and dieting, plus it’s freezer-friendly and versatile – mix and match seasonal veggies!
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. Make this quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup using chicken breast, thighs, or legs. Homemade chicken noodle soup is exactly what you need on a cold, chilly day.
Instant Pot White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale. My favorite Instant Pot bean soup includes kale and sausage, navy beans or great northern beans, and any leafy greens.
STOVETOP SOUP RECIPES
Although I love the convenience of my slow cooker and Instant Pot, some of my favorite soup recipes are quick and easy stovetop soups.
Zuppa Toscana Soup. This Italian soup tastes just like Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Soup, but better! Creamy and rustic, this gluten-free, dairy-free soup is made with simple real food ingredients. Everyone will be asking for seconds!
Homemade Tomato Soup. This easy, healthy tomato basil soup recipe is so simple and so satisfying. Blend it up smooth for dipping grilled cheese sandwiches!
Cheeseburger Soup. This cheeseburger soup is the perfect way to enjoy the delicious flavors of a burger without breaking out the grill! Thick and hearty with ground beef, diced potatoes, and a cheesy broth, this frugal comfort food meal will be a winner with the whole family!
Homemade Ramen Soup. Try this healthy homemade ramen soup recipe for a customizable lunch that kids can make themselves. Tastes just like the classic, without the funky ingredients.
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup. This is tomato soup’s bigger brother. So good and so “fancy,” yet SUPER easy! This creamy and healthy roasted red pepper tomato soup recipe from scratch is better than any store-bought soup. Ready in minutes and the kids love it!
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup. Homemade cream of mushroom soup is thick, rich, and creamy, and it’s much better than store-bought! Use in all your favorite recipes, like Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe, or serve up a bowl with crusty bread!
Cream of Chicken Soup and Cream of Anything Soup are also great options as a base for a creamy soup like chicken and wild rice.
Leftover Pork and Potato Soup. This super easy homemade pork soup recipe is the best way to use leftover pork. It’s thick and creamy – almost like a stew – but dairy-free (no cream cheese).
Chinese Noodle Soup (Kung Fu Panda Soup). My kids love Chinese Noodle Soup (AKA: Kung Fu Panda Soup) and I love that it’s ready in less than 30 minutes! A perfectly healthy and frugal weeknight meal with authentic Asian flavors.
HEARTY CHILIS AND STEWS
Chilis and stews are the best fall weekend meals – especially for relaxing and watching the games on TV with family and friends!
Pumpkin Chili. Oh goodness, if you’ve never put “pumpkin” and “chili” together in a pot together, you’re missing out! Hands down, this is my all-time favorite chili. People are always amazed that it contains pumpkin!
White Chicken Chili. What’s not to love? Tender chicken, white beans, and warming spices. This is just the kind of chili many “non” chili eaters love! And this is always what I crave when I feel worn down – I guess it is my version of chicken soup.
Easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili. Packed with veggies and protein, this Instant Pot meatless chili has a deep, complex flavor with just enough spice. You won’t miss the meat!
Slow Cooker Beef Stew. This classic slow cooker beef stew is the perfect hearty comfort food for a cozy dinner. Loaded with veggies, tender beef, and a simple, savory broth, this healthy version of a classic will fill you up without weighing you down.
Instant Pot Beef Stew. This Instant Pot beef stew is tender, warm, cozy, comforting, and packed with flavor – everything a beef stew recipe should be! Make one for now and freeze one for later with this frugal, healthy dinner that stretches to feed a crowd.
RECIPES SOUP EASY FAQS
Do soups and chilis freeze well?
Yes! These are great recipes to double batch and freeze! You can freeze them in individual airtight container portions (you can buy containers locally at Walmart or have them shipped to you via Amazon) or in freezer bags to save space. Allow your soup to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Go ahead and meal plan with these soup recipes so they are ready to go in less than 30 minutes on busy days! Here are some more freezer meal-planning ideas!
Can you slow cook soup too long?
Unfortunately, yes! Just like any other method of cooking, slow cooked soups or chilis can cook too long, potentially causing unpleasant textures with the vegetables, meats, and beans. So be sure that you are still timing your slow cooker soups and chilis per the recipe instructions.
Should you use the slow cooker, or can you make recipes soup easy in the Instant Pot?
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